Welcome… to Leaders and Futures! This podcast is about leading as futures emerge, are yet to be realized, or plainly…need to be reimagined. Someone has said that “The best way to predict the future is to create it.” Although it’s impossible to predict the future, one thing is certain: You must lead in it! It’s time to think differently about leading. Join us!
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Chief inspires Dr Lugo to agree with him on what's MOST valued. Well, almost. They may agree to disagree, but agreeably. What's most important in creating value? Is it the process? Is it the product? Is it the service? Is it a combination? Listen in to discover the ultimate answer....By Dr. Jose LugoSantiago and Ret. Chief Bob Vasquez
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Which came first, the chicken or the egg? That's ALMOST the discussion that Dr Lugo and Chief have in this episode. Describing their own perspectives on which happens first and the importance of each, Chief and Dr Lugo banter a bit until they come to a conclusion. Or do they? Chief primes Dr Lugo for next week's discussion which answers Chief's que…
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Leaders and Futures LIVE! with author, Stephen Sunstrom PART 2
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Periodically, we do a LIVE version of our show, which we did on 8 August. We invited author and CEO, Stephen Sontsrom, to join us to discuss the tenets of his book, Leadership in Two Steps. Focusing on his book but opening up to other topics, here's PART 2 of that discussion.By Dr. Jose LugoSantiago and Ret. Chief Bob Vasquez
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Leaders and Futures LIVE! with author, Stephen Sunstrom PART 1
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Periodically, we do a LIVE version of our show, which we did on 8 August. We invited author and CEO, Stephen Sontsrom, to join us to discuss the tenets of his book, Leadership in Two Steps. Focusing on his book but opening up to other topics, here's the first part of that discussion.By Dr. Jose LugoSantiago and Ret. Chief Bob Vasquez
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Chief and Dr Lugo cuss and discuss the idea and the TRUTH about motivation. Dr Lugo even makes up a word! He’s a PhD. He can do that, evidently! Is motivation extrinsic or Intrinsic? Can leaders really motivate others, even themselves? Or do they merely inspire others to motivate themselves? So many questions…. Listen for answers….…
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Dr Lugo and Chief have an AMAZING discussion on empowerment; what it means, how you do it, IF you do it, and other topics. They practice the lesson they learned from Dr Stephen Covey to agree to disagree agreeably. You may find that your idea of empowerment isn't the same as either Dr Lugo's or Chief's.…
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Who’s responsible for creating the culture of an organization? Could it be the leader? How does he/she do so? Could it be by modeling behavior that the leader wants to develop and perpetuate? What, exactly, or almost exactly are those behaviors that an effective leader models? So many questions. So many perspectives. At least two….…
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Why can't we talk? Why can't we discuss important topics such as politics and religion? Why is it taboo to do so in the workplace? Is it because we don't know how to do so in a mutually respectful way? That's what Dr Lugo and Chief Vásquez discuss in this episode. Their conclusion is that we can agree to disagree agreeably, something they both lear…
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This episode is part 2 of the Leaders & Futures LIVE podcast that aired on June 26, 2024. Dr Lugo and Chief Vásquez host Hope Skibitscky, Gwen Price, and Mark Holum as they discuss the process for developing resilience among team members as well as the Resilience Building Leader Program (RBLP) which is now a part of the Institute for Leadership and…
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Dr Lugo and Chief Vásquez hosted Hope Skibitsky, Gwen Price, and Mark Holum, experts in the Resilience Building Leader Program which is now a part of the Institute for Leadership and Foresight, to discuss how to build resilient teams. They touch on such topics as what is resiliency, how it's developed and maintained, and how to help team members em…
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Dr Lugo and Chief Vásquez have a great discussion on whether data is more important for a leader to lead effectively or whether heart is more important. The conclusion of their arguments may surprise you. They even agree on a few topics. Is there a difference? Is there a conflict?By Dr. Jose LugoSantiago and Ret. Chief Bob Vasquez
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Leaders & Futures LIVE with Mr Jim Eselgroth PART 2!
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This episode is part 2 of our discussion with Mr Jim Eselgroth during our LIVE podcast that we did on May 30th. BTW, our next live event is scheduled for 26 June. Be on the lookout for details. In this episode, we discuss how a leader makes sense out of the data so that he/she can improve the quality of life and work of the team. Is it through the …
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Leaders & Futures LIVE with Mr Jim Eselgroth!
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We had another LIVE podcast last week that included Mr Jim Eselgroth, an expert in Digital Intelligence. It was enlightening and fun. This is the first half of the discussion. In these two episodes, we discussed a leader’s road to Decision Intelligence, leading Digital Transformation, and Digital Literacy. It WAS fun and certainly insightful. We kn…
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Digital Transformation and Decision Intelligence
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Dr Lugo attempts to explain digital transformation and decision intelligence to Chief Vásquez as they discuss the upcoming LIVE podcast with Jim Eselgroth on 30 May at 1900 CST. Register for the podcast if you'd like to at https://lnkd.in/gsJPWkxw.By Dr. Jose LugoSantiago and Ret. Chief Bob Vasquez
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Chief Vásquez asks the question, "Are there different rules for people playing different roles within an organization?" And should there be different rules for different roles? How are those deconflicted so that the organization continues to grow and excel?By Dr. Jose LugoSantiago and Ret. Chief Bob Vasquez
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Every organization has to deal with conflict of some sort. Dr Lugo and Chief Vásquez discuss how to resolve those conflicts. They talk about accelerated progress, the importance of storytelling and using the right words, the value of listening empathically, and being humble.By Dr. Jose LugoSantiago and Ret. Chief Bob Vasquez
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Dr Lugo and Chief discuss the power of family in the workforce. But what IS family? Who defines it? What does that definition include? Maybe relating, empathy, self-awareness, social awareness, hugs?! All topics of discussion. And listen for details on the next live podcast coming up on 30 May!By Dr. Jose LugoSantiago and Ret. Chief Bob Vasquez
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Is there a difference between creativity and innovation? What's the difference? Is one more important than the other? Do organizations support creativity or innovation, or both? So many questions. But Dr Lugo and Chief Vásquez have the answers.By Dr. Jose LugoSantiago and Ret. Chief Bob Vasquez
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Chief and Dr Lugo reflect on General Brad Spacy's "Infrastructure for Leadership" thoughts that he presented at our recent live event. They discuss Core Values, Hard Work, Gray Areas, and Doing It.By Dr. Jose LugoSantiago and Ret. Chief Bob Vasquez
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Referring to a 90's ad that stated that "The Best Never Rest," Dr Lugo and Chief Vásquez discuss the importance of taking a break from our work. Whether we call it refreshing, recovering, reenergizing, refocusing, or other terms, it's important to take some time to regain our purpose.By Dr. Jose LugoSantiago and Ret. Chief Bob Vasquez
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Leaders and Futures LIVE! with Maj Gen Brad Spacy PART 2
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Last week, Dr Lugo and Chief Vásquez hosted the first Leaders and Futures LIVE! podcast, on which they interviewed Major General Brad Spacy, a very experienced leader and Lugo’s former boss, that they titled Building & Leading Winning Organizations. Today’s and next week’s podcasts are what you missed out on if you weren’t able to listen in live. T…
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Leaders and Futures LIVE! with Maj Gen Brad Spacy PART 1
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Last week, Dr Lugo and Chief Vásquez hosted the first Leaders and Futures LIVE! podcast, on which they interviewed Major General Brad Spacy, a very experienced leader and Lugo’s former boss, that they titled Building & Leading Winning Organizations. Today’s and next week’s podcasts are what you missed out on if you weren’t able to listen in live. T…
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Dr Lugo and Chief discuss the importance of having more than one leadership style in order to be effective. They discuss different styles such as Visionary, Charismatic, Inclusive, Insufficient, and Customized leadership.By Dr. Jose LugoSantiago and Ret. Chief Bob Vasquez
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Resilience is critical to maintaining personal and team effectiveness. Dr Lugo and Chief discuss the concept of preemptive resilience. Preparing for having to bounce back from adversity, its importance, and how to achieve it.By Dr. Jose LugoSantiago and Ret. Chief Bob Vasquez
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Chief Vásquez shares his thoughts on his meeting with the late President Ronald Reagan and what he learned from him that made Chief a better, more effective, leader. Dr Lugo joins the discussion with his thoughts on leadership traits leaders, especially at the highest levels, must embody.By Dr. Jose LugoSantiago and Ret. Chief Bob Vasquez
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What is Resilience? Is it important? For individuals or a team? What if you don't practice it? What's the next level of Resilience? What does that mean? Dr Lugo and Chief answer these and other questions in this episode.By Dr. Jose LugoSantiago and Ret. Chief Bob Vasquez
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Recognition - Part 2 - How do we do it right?
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We agree that Recognition is good and important for developing a strong team, but how does a leader do it so that it does develop the team? Chief and Dr Lugo share their thoughts on key conisderations.By Dr. Jose LugoSantiago and Ret. Chief Bob Vasquez
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Dr Lugo and Chief discuss the importance and value of recognizing our teammates. However, there's a right way to do it so that it inspires effectiveness. The key is to recognize people for specific performance.By Dr. Jose LugoSantiago and Ret. Chief Bob Vasquez
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You can dream as much as you like, but when/if you're trying to create a vision for your organization, it's going to take a process. Dr Lugo shares his ideas on how to do that. His process has a proven record of success.By Dr. Jose LugoSantiago and Ret. Chief Bob Vasquez
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As Chief Vásquez says, If you can see it, you can be it...but ya gotta do the work. A vision doesn't just occur, it has to be created and communicated to the team. And it has to be supported by the team for it to come to fruition. Dr Lugo explains how that happens and the importance of it.By Dr. Jose LugoSantiago and Ret. Chief Bob Vasquez
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Dr Lugo and Chief discuss what it takes to achieve the common goals and resolutions that people and organizations make at the beginning of the new year.By Dr. Jose LugoSantiago and Ret. Chief Bob Vasquez
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Dr Lugo and Chief Vásquez start off Season 3 of the podcast by sharing some thoughts on how to get the new year started in the right direction. The key is to merge the mind and the heart. They share some thoughts on the importance and effect of Emotional Intelligence in realizing the preferred future.…
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Dr Lugo and Chief finish out this year's podcast season by sharing their perspectives on the holidays and how leaders can affect their followers during this time of year. They also recall and share their holiday stories from days past. THANK YOU for listening. Have a Very Merry Christmas AND Happy Holidays! See you again in January 2024. Yes. 2024!…
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Chief Vásquez and Dr Lugo express their thanks for the many gifts that they're granted, which includes their listeners. Thank You! And Happy Thanksgiving!By Dr. Jose LugoSantiago and Ret. Chief Bob Vasquez
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Are organizational culture and climate end results or are they by-products? Which comes first climate or culture? Do they affect each other? These are some of the questions and similar topics that Dr Lugo and Chief Vásquez ponder in this episode.By Dr. Jose LugoSantiago and Ret. Chief Bob Vasquez
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Chief and Dr Lugo continue their discussion on how leaders grow. Chief suggests that leaders often neglect to ask two critical questions when helping their people grow. Dr Lugo suggests that there are four critical questions. The goal is to "cultivate" a sustainable culture of growth.By Dr. Jose LugoSantiago and Ret. Chief Bob Vasquez
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Dr Lugo and Chief Vásquez discuss such topics as being responsive, not reactive, and the effects each has in an organization, especially one that's focused on the growth of its people, as well as the impact of leading in the personal areas of life. Remember the idea of counting to ten before responding? Chief does. And he explains the purpose and v…
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Chief and Dr Lugo continue their discussion on world change, focusing on how leaders lead the transitions of an ever-changing world to ensure that their followers can continue to excel.By Dr. Jose LugoSantiago and Ret. Chief Bob Vasquez
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Dr Lugo and Chief talk about how the world is changing and how leaders have to adapt to those changes, whether in technologies, cultures, purpose, and myriad other areas of life.By Dr. Jose LugoSantiago and Ret. Chief Bob Vasquez
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Dr Margaret Wheatley said that "people will support what they create. " Dr Stephen Covey said, "No involvement, no commitment." Dr Lugo and Chief Vásquez discuss the importance, value, and power of including those you lead in deciding their futures.By Dr. Jose LugoSantiago and Ret. Chief Bob Vasquez
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A Perfect Example of Leading Peers Effectively
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Dr Lugo and Chief Vásquez provide a perfect example of how to lead peers and how they work together to achieve a common purpose!By Dr. Jose LugoSantiago and Ret. Chief Bob Vasquez
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What happens when the person you selected from the team as the new leader and he/she says, "I don't wanna lead!"?By Dr. Jose LugoSantiago and Ret. Chief Bob Vasquez
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So, you select someone from the team to take over, to lead the team, what should you look for in that leader? How do you help her/him learn to lead? What if he/she tells you he/s CAN'T do it? Dr Lugo and Chief Vásquez will share some thoughts with you.By Dr. Jose LugoSantiago and Ret. Chief Bob Vasquez
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Dr Lugo explains the concept of Used Futures to Chief Vásquez and how to apply, or not apply, them in the process of developing other futures.By Dr. Jose LugoSantiago and Ret. Chief Bob Vasquez
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Dr Lugo and Chief Vásquez share their perspectives on why we do what we do and the importance of the Labor Day weekend.By Dr. Jose LugoSantiago and Ret. Chief Bob Vasquez
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Dr Lugo and Chief Vásquez celebrate the first year of the Leaders & Futures podcast by remembering some thoughts and commitments they made when they launched this program and recommitting themselves to providing different perspectives on leaders, leading, and futures.By Dr. Jose LugoSantiago and Ret. Chief Bob Vasquez
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Chief and Dr Lugo continue their discussion on the importance of problem-solving, specifically, what happens when followers stop sharing what they know with their leaders.By Dr. Jose LugoSantiago and Ret. Chief Bob Vasquez
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One of the key roles a leader plays is as a problem-solver. Dr Lugo and Chief discuss how to discover problems that have to be solved.By Dr. Jose LugoSantiago and Ret. Chief Bob Vasquez
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Chief and Dr Lugo discuss the importance and the value of positive attitudes and where they come from. AND don't forget bad attitudes! Now, what do you do?By Dr. Jose LugoSantiago and Ret. Chief Bob Vasquez
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We often say that honesty is the best policy. But, is it? Always? In every situation? Dr Lugo and Chief share their thoughts and stories on the validity of that saying.By Dr. Jose LugoSantiago and Ret. Chief Bob Vasquez
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